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Burke School has Veteran's Day Program

By Matilde Leitao

The Veteran's Day Program was held on November 10 at Burke High School.

The program began with the posting of the colors and the singing of the National Anthem by the Burke High School All-State choir (Kaleb Well, Allie Stangle, Brecken Bartling, and Haley Benter).

The sixth grade class presented a poem and the third graders spoke about their heroes. Students in the fist grade to the fifth grade students sang "We Celebrate America." Jasmine Klein, Taron Serr and Lucas Eastland read their essays about America's gift to my generation.

The Burke High School Band performed "Marches of the Armed Forces," directed by Rachelle Stephens. The Burke High School Choir sang "American Hymn," led by Walker Rose. Joel Johnson was the guest speaker.

"I felt that the Veteran's Programs was a nice tribute for military friends and family. The school worked hard to put this program together. The band performance of the military marches highlighted each branch of the military. I was proud of the band students contributions to this program," stated Rachelle Stephens.

Choir and Band Concerts Held at Burke and South Central

By Eric Topete

Burke/South Central had their annual Christmas Concert on November 30 at 7:00 p.m.

Seventh and Eighth grade band opened up the night with “At the Feast of Stephen” and ended with “Christmas Stomp.” Ben Witt, Mason Hood, and Bryce Frank were soloists as they played buckets.

Following the band, the entire Middle School Choir kept the night going with “Adeste Fideles.” Next up was “Salsa Noel” and lastly “Shout, Shout Hallelujah.”

“Mary, Mary” was the opener for the High School Choir and they ended a three song night in “Jingle Bells.”

Sixth grade band played two songs by the names of “Gingerbread Men on Parade” and “New World Symphony.” Soloists for the 6th grade were Laney Spencer at Baritone Saxophone and Calli Davis played Clarinet.

To cap off the night the High School Band played four songs. They started off playing “With Valor and Honor” and ended the night playing “Christmas Encore.”